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WTX Food Bank teaches healthy cooking, budgeting habits during summer months
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Joseph Sweeney , Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar)
· July 20, 2026
· 1 min read
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) — With over 30 guests in attendance, the pressure is on for Kayla Castleberry. The audience's eyes trained on her, she and an assistant prepare to take fresh muffins out of the oven. But Castleberry isn't preparing food on one of Gordon Ramsey's cooking shows. Nor is sh...
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Key takeaway But Castleberry isn't preparing food on one of Gordon Ramsey's cooking shows.
Why this matters in The Odessa
The West Texas Food Bank's efforts to teach healthy cooking and budgeting habits are particularly crucial during the summer months when children are out of school and may not have access to regular meals. In Ector County, where Odessa is located, many families rely on the food bank's services to get by. By providing classes like the one led by Kayla Castleberry, the food bank is not only helping families put food on the table, but also equipping them with the skills to make healthy and affordable meal choices. This initiative connects to the broader issue of food insecurity in the Permian Basin, where poverty and lack of access to nutritious food can have long-term effects on health and well-being. As the summer continues, it will be worth watching how the food bank's programs impact the community and whether they can help address the underlying issues contributing to food insecurity in the area.
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Published: July 20, 2026 ·
Source: Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) ·
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What is this story about? MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) — With over 30 guests in attendance, the pressure is on for Kayla Castleberry. The audience's eyes trained on her, she and an assistant prepare to take fresh muffins out of the oven. But Castleberry isn't preparing food on one of Gordon Ramsey's cooking shows. Nor is sh...
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